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BW51 JZN

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 JZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front all wheel drive pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front all wheel drive pipes corroded

Offside Front steering swivel joint has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear longitudinal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,902 miles

Nearside Front 4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 4 wheel drive pipes corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lateral (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 82,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill underneath (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between silencer and inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 75,549 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill has corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between silencer and inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,056 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closure panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closure panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,386 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel seal

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2018 76,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,090 miles

play at nearside front hub assembly

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,624 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,011 miles

both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,670 miles

rear silencer corroded

tyres near limit

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,092 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,939 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,948 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,635 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

play at offside front hub

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,985 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BW51 JZN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW51 JZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW51 JZN registered?

BW51 JZN is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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